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Health care workers skeptical about Covid-19 vaccine

#Covid-19 vaccine: Behind the scenes health workers are in two minds

A nurse at Khayelitsha District Hospital became the first person in South Africa vaccinated against the coronavirus. Yet, as scientists and government officials race to inoculate other frontline workers, some health workers are suspicious of the vaccine.
Woman looking at testing vials

Two variants of the coronavirus have combined to form ‘Frankenvirus’ – report

An investigation by scientists in the United States revealed two variants of the coronavirus have combined to create a ‘heavily mutated hybrid.’
Johnson & Johnson vaccine and GBS

#Covid-19: The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is being distributed immediately

The first delivery of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine arrived in South Africa and will be distributed immediately. More doses of the single-dose vaccine are expected to arrive in the coming weeks.
Wits University doctor who leads vaccine trials

#Covid-19: AstraZeneca vaccine rollout halted in South Africa

South Africa’s government has decided to stop the planned rollout of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vacccine after clinical trials found it is not as effective as hoped against the new variant reported in the country.
Port Elizabeth field hospital nurses unpaid

Port Elizabeth nurses angry as some salaries remain unpaid

Dozens of nurses at Dr Elizabeth Mamisa Chabula-Nxiweni field hospital have gone unpaid. Officials say it is an administration glitch, but that is little comfort to the frontline workers who cannot afford to pay rent or electricity.
President Ramaphosa inspecting the vaccine carrying pallet

Now the hard part – distributing the Covid-19 vaccine

As South African’s welcomed the first million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine questions remain about how effectively they will be distributed.
Covid-19 vaccine arrives in South Africa

Breaking News – First Covid-19 vaccines arrive in South Africa

South Africa’s first consignment of the AstraZeneca vaccine has arrived in the country with President Cyril Ramaphosa on hand.

Wits University trial Covid-19 vaccine only 49.4% effective

The Novavax vaccine proves to be only 49.4% effective against Covid-19. The vaccine is undergoing trials in both South Africa and the United Kingdom.

#JusticeforShoni: Health ombudsman finds ‘Substandard, negligent and appalling’ treatment reported at Tembisa Hospital

Following an investigation into alleged mistreatment of Shonisani Lethole at Tembisa Hospital, the health ombudsman finds ‘appalling’ treatment and alleged attempts to cover-up evidence.
Gauteng health workers to get Covid-19 vaccines

Gauteng health workers to receive Covid-19 vaccines by Monday, but that doesn’t solve South Africa’s vaccines woes

On 1 February, Gauteng’s healthcare workers will be first to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. But, as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech to world leaders shows, securing vaccines for the rest of the country is ongoing.
Young women posing

Women and adolescent girls should be first in line for Covid-19 vaccine, says NGO

What does a feminist approach to the Covid-19 vaccine rollout look like? The head of the Soul City Institute has the answer.
Hands washing in the midst of a pandemic

Government enlists community organisations to end Covid-19 disinformation and vaccine conspiracies

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says that civil society organisations will be crucial in spreading accurate information about the Covid-19 vaccine.

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